The Association of Army Dentistry
- Promotes morale and esprit de corps
- Recognizes those who serve and have served in Army Dentistry
- Supports recruitment and retention
- Provides dental education, coaching and mentoring
- Fosters appreciation of the history and accomplishments
Career Development & Transition
Whether you are:
- Entering active duty
- Pursuing a military career
- Considering retirement
- Leaving active duty
- Searching for new career opportunities
The AAD offers information and points of contact that may assist you.
Donate
Help the AAD fulfill its mission to:
- Promote morale and esprit de corps
- Recognize those who serve and have served via Army Dentistry
- Support recruitment and retention
- Provide dental education, coaching and mentoring
- Foster appreciation of the history and accomplishments
Become a Member
Membership in the AAD is open to all members of the Army Dental Care Team — past and present — and friends of Army Dentistry including:
- Army Dental Corps and other AMEDD Officers
- Reserve and National Guard Soldiers
- Noncommissioned Officers
- Enlisted Soldiers
- Civilian Employees
- Spouses and Surviving Spouses
- Friends of Army Dentistry
On this Day in the History of U.S. Army Dentistry
Twenty-Fourth Chief of the U.S. Army Dental Corps
1 August 2002 – MG Joseph G. Webb, Jr., is appointed 24th Chief of the Army Dental Corps and Commanding General, Pacific Regional Medical Command and Tripler Army Medical Center. He is designated the TRICARE Pacific Lead Agent and Commander (PROFIS) of the 18th MEDCOM. This is the first time a dental officer is in […]
Dependent Dental Plan (DDP) Expands
1 August 1990 – The DDP expands to cover diagnostic, preventive and restorative procedures. The premium also increases.
Dependents Dental Plan (DDP) Begins
1 August 1987 – The voluntary Dependents Dental Plan insurance program, which was first authorized in 1985 and subsequently funded through the FT 1987 Defense Appropriations Bill, is operational. Family members of active-duty personnel are eligible for the plan.
Dental Strength in Vietnam
1 August 1967 – AI (Dental Headquarters) includes 10 KJ teams with 143 dental officers. Additionally, 63 dental officers are assigned to other units, primarily hospitals, dispensaries and tactical units.
Fourteenth Chief of the U.S. Army Dental Corps
1 August 1960 – COL Joseph L. Bernier is promoted to major general and is sworn in as the 14th Chief of the Army Dental Corps and as Chief, Dental Division, Office of the Surgeon General.
OTSG Reorganization
1 August 1931 – Reorganization at the Office of the Surgeon General (OTSG) moves the Dental Division under the Professional Division.
For more historical events, visit the Army Dentistry History Timeline.
